dayton asthma alliance
helping kids breathe easier
The Dayton Asthma Alliance empowers children and families to manage asthma through education, holistic support, and partnership. We promote community-wide action, resource sharing, and advocacy to build awareness, expand access to care, and drive lasting change. Through our united efforts, we strive to transform the health and wellness of children with asthma. Ensuring asthma-friendly environments where all children and families receive the support needed to lead healthy and fulfilling lives
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that asthma is the most common chronic condition affecting children younger than age 18. Children with asthma are often limited in their ability to live to their fullest potential, have increased absences from school, are more likely to be hospitalized or even die. Economically, the CDC has also estimated that asthma costs the United States $56 billion each year. Historically, Ohio’s asthma prevalence has exceeded national rates and recent data suggests that Dayton-area figures are even higher
